About Ian Elsby
Born 1960. Ian Elsby is a British association football player.
Ian Christopher Elsby (born 13 September 1960) is an English former footballer who played for Port Vale, Cleveland Cobras, Macclesfield Town and Congleton Town. His uncle is the former footballer Jim Elsby.
Career Elsby graduated from the Port Vale youth team to sign as a professional in May 1978. He was immediately sent out to the USA on loan with Jimmy Melia's American Soccer League side Cleveland Cobras, but returned to Vale Park by August of that year. In summer 1986 he was in a car crash with teammates Nigel Shaw, Steve Waddington and Trevor Brissett.
Career statistics
Honours Individual Macclesfield Town F.C. Player of the Year: 1981–82
Macclesfield Town Cheshire Senior Cup: 1983
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Who is Ian Elsby?
British footballer (born 1960)
When was Ian Elsby born?
Ian Elsby was born on 13 September 1960 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What is Ian Elsby's occupation?
Ian Elsby is an association football player.
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Ian Elsby is British.
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